I wanted to give an example of how visualisations can be used to help learners get a deeper understanding of … More
Author: BenRogers
18 years secondary teacher: 4 years primary. MA in SciEd, member of IoP and Chartered Science Teacher. Author of 'Big Ideas of Physics and How to Teach Them.' Works for Paradigm Trust.
Is there evidence for using visual representations of abstract concepts (e.g. bar-model) in science? Yes – from maths
I have written a fair amount on visual representations of abstract physical quantities such as energy, power, current and momentum. … More
Example of a CogSci Approach to Choosing and Using Science Texts
In my previous post (here), I linked the Learning Scientists strategies to choosing science texts for class. In this post … More
Choose Texts Like A Cognitive Scientist
Choosing a text to use in science lessons can be tricky. If it is too hard, your students won’t learn … More
Making The Abstract Visible – Momentum
Quick blog. Physics quantities are horribly (wonderfully) abstract: energy, forces, momentum…. If you could visualise them, they’d be easier to … More
Three Effective and Efficient Reasons for Reading in Science Lessons
Being a good reader correlates with good performance in science. Well, it would wouldn’t it? Reading scores correlate well with … More
The Impossibility of Reliable Setting by Ability
In principle, I don’t like the idea of setting by ability. It feels like segregation. But I also don’t like … More
Kasetsu – a highlight from ASE
One of my joys at the ASE conference is meeting up with Japanese science teachers. I admire their work tremendously … More
Super-Quick Update to Refutation Texts
Brilliant ASE conference! Loads of curriculum thinking. Disciplinary and substantive knowledge very important (see Counsell here). Charles Tracey (@physicsnews) suggested … More
My ASE Slides – before I present them
This may be counter productive, but ASE conference time is precious. If you were thinking of coming to my presentation, … More
